Every time you make a good choice in eating, exercising, whatever, pat yourself on the back. You overcame the temptation to make a wrong choice or take the easy way out. Each good choice is one more brick in the foundation of a healthy life and motivates you to take the next step forward.

Even when I am rushed for time I always try to do a warm up prior to exercise and a cool down after. I used to think they were optional but now I realize the importance of preparing the body for exercise, physically and psychologically, and returning it to normal after and the sessions go much be...

When I'm out running errands and won't be home for lunch; I avoid the fast food drive through by packing a healthy meal (sandwich or salad ) in an ice filled cooler which I keep in the trunk of the car. That way I'm not tempted by french fries or chocolate shakes.

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